Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Average rent in
Philadelphia, PA
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Philadelphia, PA is $1,631. This is -15%, or $289, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,631
3%Total rentals
4,761
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Philadelphia, PA is $1,631. This is -15%, or $289, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
Philadelphia, PA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Philadelphia, PA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Philadelphia, PA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Philadelphia, PA is $1,570. A 1-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia, PA costs about $1,425 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,700. Houses for rent in Philadelphia, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,455 | No Change | 2% | |
Studio | $1,166 | 1% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,900 | |
Center City East | $2,137 | |
Cobbs Creek | $1,395 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,875 | |
Fishtown | $2,000 | |
Kensington | $1,699 | |
Logan Square | $2,450 | |
North Philadelphia East | $1,650 | |
North Philadelphia West | $1,600 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,475 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,570 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,762 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $927 | 1% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,166
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,455
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
North Philadelphia West
Average rent
$1,600
North Philadelphia East
Average rent
$1,650
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,475
Fishtown
Average rent
$2,000
Center City East
Average rent
$2,137
Kensington
Average rent
$1,699
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,900
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,450
Cobbs Creek
Average rent
$1,395
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,875
Apartments
Average rent
$1,570
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$927
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Compare rent prices in Philadelphia, PA to other cities
Median rent prices in Philadelphia, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ardmore, PA.
Philadelphia
15%lower than the national median
20%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, PA is 29% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, PA.
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$2,327
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$2,295
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$1,787
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$2,825
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$1,700
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$1,750
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$1,200
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Cost of living in
Philadelphia, PA
The overall cost of living in Philadelphia, PA is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 6% higher |
Groceries | 4% higher |
Health | 4% lower |
Housing | 1% lower |
Transportation | 5% higher |
Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Philadelphia, PA
5d+ ago
Fairmount - Art Museum apartment for rent in Philadelphia
2441 2441 FAIRMOUNT unit: Parking Spot, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Studio
0 baths
$295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Elkins Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia
316 Gerard Ave Unit One, Philadelphia, PA 19027
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Belmont condo for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$375
Condo for rent
Available Oct 7
4d ago
N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Holmesburg townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
4737 Vista St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
3 beds
2 baths
$500
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Philadelphia West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
1861 N Judson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
3 beds
1 bath
$500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Elkins Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia
316 Gerard Ave Unit Two, Philadelphia, PA 19027
Studio
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1923 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
1 bed
0 baths
$525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia
135 S 18st St #PH, Philadelphia, PA 19019
2 beds
2 baths
$20,530
House for rent
1d ago
1001 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Studio–3 beds
1–4 baths
$1,579–$14,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bella Vista - Southwark house for rent in Philadelphia
1001 1001 S BROAD Street unit: Ph 4 Br D, Philadelphia, PA 19147
4 beds
3 baths
$14,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Avenue of the Arts South apartment for rent in Philadelphia
301 S Broad St #4001, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2 beds
2 baths
$13,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Philadelphia
8100 Germantown Ave Unit B #B, Philadelphia, PA 19118
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Avenue of the Arts South condo for rent in Philadelphia
1414 S Penn Sq Unit 22b #22B, Philadelphia, PA 19102
3 beds
3 baths
$11,500
Condo for rent
3d ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
50 S 16th St #5401R, Philadelphia, PA 19102
3 beds
4 baths
$11,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
421 Chestnut St #401, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3 beds
2 baths
$11,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4900 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
241 S 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,525–$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
4d ago
Verified
800 North 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3–5 beds
2 baths
$1,780–$2,780
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4055 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,245–$3,820
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4601 Flat Rock Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19127
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$3,116
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
1d ago
Verified
7715 Mccallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,514–$3,010
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7600 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,261–$2,368
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4055 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,245–$3,820
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
902 Valley Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19027
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7600 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,261–$2,368
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6725 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
303 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,788
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6100 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$1,840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6635 Mccallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,092–$1,473
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7014 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4055 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,245–$3,820
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4601 Flat Rock Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19127
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$3,116
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
1d ago
Verified
7715 Mccallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,514–$3,010
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
902 Valley Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19027
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1214 1214 Waverly Walkway, Philadelphia, PA 19147
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
922 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Studio
1 bath
$1,250–$1,280
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1150 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Philadelphia Metro Report
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities and cities experiencing the fastest rent growth. The Pennsylvania one bedroom median rent was $1,224 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Princeton ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,910.
- West Chester was the second priciest with rent at $1,750.
- Atlantic City placed third with rent at $1,580.
The Least Expensive
- Reading was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $950.
- Norristown ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,300.
- Allentown was third with rent at $1,310.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Atlantic City had the fastest growing rent, up 9% since this time last year.
- Allentown saw rent climb 4.8%, making it second.
- West Chester placed third with rent at 1.7%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Allentown experienced the largest monthly growth rate, up 4.8%.
- West Chester was second with rent growing 1.2%.
- Easton ranked third with rent up 0.7%.
About
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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